Procurement Lead

Your new role
We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Lead role within the Strategic Procurement team at Knox City Council.
The Procurement Lead is responsible for leading Council's strategic procurement and purchasing functions, policy and processes; including interpretation and advice as it pertains to policy, legal and legislative requirements. The Procurement Lead also has an operational responsibility including effective oversight of all tendering activity, development of performance indicators and probity assessments and reporting.
This is a full-time permanent role based at the Knox Civic Centre in Wantirna South, however we can offer a range of flexible work options for the right candidate.
This is a Band 7 classified role; remuneration will be $104,630.20 - $117,345.47 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
What you will need to thrive
The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in procurement; development of specification, tendering and contract documents; contract administration and management; public tendering and the principles of contract law.
• Achievement in developing and deploying technological solutions, including training and change management.
• Experience at a senior level in line management including demonstrated well-developed people management skills, emotional intelligence and operational leadership.
• Ability to interpret and give advice on relevant legislation, policy and other requirements.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and strengths in working with a range of stakeholders.

How to apply
Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the 'what you need to thrive' section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.
For further information on this role please contact Navec Lorkin at or on (03) 9298 8206.
To view a copy of the position description please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.
Apply by: 20/03/2024 at 11:45pm
Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.
Why Us
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.
We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.
Beyond that, we also offer:

• accrued days off for full time employees;
• growth and learning opportunities;
• career development;
• reward and recognition programs; and,
• a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

Council has developed a vaccination policy which states that the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of compliance with vaccination requirements.
To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below
Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.
Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.